Lets see those rearview camera mounts. - Page 5

Octavio · 06-08-2007, 09:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wuudogg

I've got this one ( Pioneer Universal Rearview Camera NDBC1 ) mounted just above my license plate on my Mercedes Benz GL450. You can hardly see it. Best part is that it comes on automatically when you put the car in reverse. It's wired to the reverse lights which is all the light you need. Looks fantastic at night. It appears to be smaller than these other units posted.

http://www.abtelectronics.com/product/19180.html

those this camera have a high resolution? thanks

StaggRLee · 06-09-2007, 10:42 AM

MobiTekLink · 06-09-2007, 07:08 PM

It says the product has been discountinued, seems kinda expensive though.

Octavio · 06-10-2007, 12:31 PM

those anyone recomend any good and not so expensive camera? thanks

Curiosity · 06-10-2007, 01:37 PM

A Logitech USB and yes, that's a PCI slot blank.

Octavio · 06-10-2007, 07:21 PM

But i read that those logitech do not have high resolution is that true? thanks

Curiosity · 06-10-2007, 07:49 PM

It's only 320x240 at 30fps but supposed to do 960x720 somehow. I haven't seen it do that though. I do like it better than my LifeCam 7.1 MP thing and every other cam I've tried. Here's a front shot...

Edit: Got it. It does do 640x480 at 30fps, and 1.3MP still caps. Here's front and rear 640x480 zoomed all the way out. Rear window is tinted (click for full size).

zapwizard · 06-11-2007, 11:28 AM

Here is my PT Cruiser mount:

I have a SuperCircuit PC823XS mounted in a modified logitech webcam housing.

The camera specs are:
120 degree field of view
480 lines of resolution
Full color
0.05 Lux low light rating
Auto shutter, auto gain and auto backlight

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My mount is made with bend aluminum stock, and a modified mini-tripod.

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The bent aluminum holds in place just as it is, but I also added strong trim-tape to keep things from moving when the back is shut.

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I have tested the camera, but I don't have it permanently wired up yet.
It is small enough not to get in the way looking back, my windows are tinted such that it is hard to see it from the outside.

Octavio · 06-11-2007, 05:24 PM

Nice, you do have any pic of the screen showing the back view please

zapwizard · 06-12-2007, 09:29 AM

Not yet, as I haven't decided on how I am going to interface to my LCD.

Curiosity · 06-12-2007, 11:07 AM

Hey, that looks like the top of a little Targus mini tripod. Great idea zap! I always have trouble lining mine up with double-sided tape.

zapwizard · 06-12-2007, 03:07 PM

That is a Targus tripod ($13 at bestbuy)

I bought enough aluminum to make a bracket that would share bolts with the back-up light bolts. (I don't like making new holes in the car)
But it just worked out that it holds in place without needing bolts.
That 3mm thick aluminum was surprisingly easy to bend into shape using just a clamp, mallet and the edge of my work table.

Octavio · 06-13-2007, 03:16 PM

what do you guys think about this camera?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIGHTVISION-REAR...QQcmdZViewItem

Curiosity · 06-13-2007, 06:22 PM

It doesn't show lux so you can't tell how good it will be at night or did I miss something?

sivart321 · 06-13-2007, 06:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by zapwizard

Here is my PT Cruiser mount:

I have a SuperCircuit PC823XS mounted in a modified logitech webcam housing.

The camera specs are:
120 degree field of view
480 lines of resolution
Full color
0.05 Lux low light rating
Auto shutter, auto gain and auto backlight

Where did you get this camera? Is it a CCD sensor?